Why These Defense Stocks Are Declining This Week

3. Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KITT)

Weekly Decline: -15.97%

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KITT) develops autonomous robots for the ocean industry. The company is also a key player in the defense sector.

The stock has been under pressure over the past few months to comply with NASDAQ’s listing requirements, with the share price at risk of falling below the $1 mark again. It is also facing major financial challenges, with revenue significantly declining during the third quarter and net loss growing by $6 million sequentially.

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KITT) is among the defense stocks that are declining this week, with a dip of nearly 16% during the period. It is also one of the worst performing stocks in 2025, with a year-to-date dip of 35%.